Suggestibility to problems that spreads throughout a large group of people is known as
A) collective narcissism.
B) social influence.
C) groupthink.
D) mass hysteria.

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The phenomenon described of suggestibility spreading throughout a large group of people is known as mass hysteria. This can occur when people become convinced that they are experiencing symptoms of a disease or condition, for example, even if there is no actual physical basis for their symptoms. This can happen in situations of high stress or anxiety, and can be further fueled by social and media influence. Collective narcissism, groupthink, and social influence are related but do not necessarily refer to the same phenomenon as mass hysteria.

Suggestibility to Problems That Spreads Throughout a Large Group of People